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About Us
Our Vision
To form a business-related women’s club with a reputation for attracting talented female students and equipping them with the skills and networks to become future business leaders.
Our Mission
To advance the career development of women in business through a network of undergraduates, professionals and faculty.
About us
Capital W is a women’s business club at the UNSW Australian School of Business, dedicated to developing, motivating and educating the talented women of today to become future business leaders.
We hold small, intimate workshops and larger-scale networking events to assist in expanding your corporate networks and knowledge of the corporate world as well as developing your ‘soft’ skills.
Capital W was founded in 2007 by UNSW Co-op students as a grassroots approach to bridging the gap between university and the corporate world. In 2011, we are proudly supported by: ANZ, The Boston Consulting Group, Citi, Commonwealth Bank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Macquarie, UBS, Westpac Institutional Bank and The Australian School of Business.
Why we exist
Contrary to popular belief, Capital W does not aim to start the next feminist movement. Nor does Capital W exist because female students are somehow disadvantaged. This is definitely not the case at the graduate level!
So why does Capital W exist? There are many areas where females are underrepresented. Whilst greater equality is ideal, our mission is not to force this. Rather, we aim to increase your awareness of areas where greater female representation is desirable and shed light on what companies are doing to make them more women-friendly. In doing this, we hope to inspire you to discover new opportunities within the industry and hopefully assist you in making an informed career decision.
Ultimately, our sponsors want to see greater diversity in their workplaces. It has been repeated through the news that the number of female executives or female board members is dismal relative to the number of males. We are not sure why this is, but these are some of the issues Capital W hopes to address.
Our events
We hold small, intimate workshops and larger-scale networking events to assist in expanding your corporate networks and knowledge of the corporate world as well as developing your 'soft' skills.
At Capital W, we recognise that having access to much information as possible helps you to make an informed career decision. Throughout the year, we hold various information and networking events with our Sponsors and Capital W members, to assist you in the decision making process.
At Capital W, we understand that males and females learn differently. This is why we run events just for female students. We tailor the content of our events so that it focuses on developing your soft skills in a collaborative learning environment, where the other participants are just as vital to your learning experience as the presenter.
Our Executive Team
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Jessye Lin Co-President I am … fifth year Commerce (Finance) / Law student Favourite thing about uni ... the diverse range of people and 12 hour weeks. Tips for balancing uni, work and a social life ... be organised and realistic about the amount of time you will need to complete assignments and tasks. |
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Carone Huang Co-President I am … fifth year Commerce (Accounting) / Law student How to fit it all in ... think about what you want from uni. A killer WAM? To be President of a society? To graduate with a decent job? To party 24/7? (not recommended) Or all of the above? Find out what you really want, prioritise and work hard. And have some fun along the way too! |
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Yasaman Naghiloo Vice-President I am … fourth year Commerce (Finance & Econometrics) / Economics (Economics) student Best advice I have received ... bite off more than you can chew and chew real hard. Despite how odd that may sound, essentially seize all opportunities, refuse to see limitations and wear good shoes so you can hit the ground running … fast. Tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed ... make a list (or many…). Nothing is more soothing than crossing things off! |
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Karen Zhuang Secretary I am … fourth year Commerce (Finance) / Arts (Chinese Studies) student I joined Capital W ... to develop personal and professional skills. Capital W has provided me with opportunities to take on leadership roles and has assisted me greatly in expanding my professional network. |
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Julie Ho Treasurer I am … fourth year Commerce (Accounting Co-op & Finance) student Capital W is special because ... it is smaller than other societies, more focused on helping members improve their industry networks and soft skills. Despite its size, it has strong industry support that makes its events worthwhile and intimate. Tips on managing co-curriculars ... it's tempting to pick many but pick one, get really involved and you’ll get more out of it. |
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Jennifer Rah Communications Director I am … third year Commerce (Finance & International Business) / Economics (Econometrics) student If I had my first year again, I would ... by researching what it is that you want to do, what will be expected of you and the exact nature of the industry. If you don't know - ask! There will always be people around you willing to help you learn more. Stand out from the crowd ... find a mentor. Whether it be an informal or formal relationship, so much of what we learn can be through others. Having someone to help you through those decisions will be of infinite value! |
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Tiffany Yap Executive Officer I am … third year Commerce (Finance, Business Strategy & Economic Management) student Best thing about uni ... is the independence. It's daunting at first, but it gives you freedom to control your future, make your own decisions and the satisfaction of knowing you're the reason you are where you are. Capital W is special because ... of its professionalism and its ability to inspire me to be a future business leader. |
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Jewel Zhu Executive Officer I am … second year Commerce (Finance) / Law student I joined Capital W because ... I looked up to the girls in Capital W and I wanted to get more involved in uni. Balance uni, work and a social life by … having a positive mindset. Do the things that make you happy. Stand out from the competitive graduate crowd ... get industry experience by working in an area related to your studies. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does your club do?
Through our partnerships with industry-leading firms, our numerous networking opportunities and small scale workshops, our goal is to give female students the skills, confidence and inspiration they need to become successful business leaders. It works both ways – the industry needs to attract women from the first moment they step onto campus and female students need to have the necessary skills to stand out from the competitive graduate crowd. It's all about exploring the opportunities out there in the corporate landscape. Truth be told, just because you major in accounting, it does not mean that you’ll end up as an auditor. The possibilities are endless!
How do I get involved?
Sign up and become a member! This gives you exclusive access to all the events we hold. But you should do more than just become a member, become a volunteer as well! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and develop those 'soft' skills. The best way to run for a 2012 Exec position is to volunteer - so get involved! We’d love to get to know you! As a volunteer, you can help out with the organisation and running of our events, assist in compiling our quarterly newsletter, the ReCap, as well as with maintaining our website.
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